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Peter M Cha DDS
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32114 South 1st Avenue Suite 100
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Federal Way WA
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98003
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(253) 661-2500
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"Dr. Cha, what causes orthodontic problems?"
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orthodontic problems are inherited, including tooth size and jaw size, and may lead to crowding of teeth or spacing of teeth. Overbites, underbites,
extra or missing teeth, and irregularities of the jaws, teeth, and face
also are inherited. Other orthodontic problems can be caused from
accidents, pacifier or thumb sucking, dental disease, or the premature
loss of either the primary or permanent teeth.
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"What habits contribute to "bad bites?"
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A number of childhood habits can lead to orthodontic problems, such
as thumb or finger sucking, sucking on a pacifier, sucking on a lip,
mouth breathing (often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids),
fingernail biting, and "tongue thrust".
For more information about how we at Federal Way Smile Center can help you with dental braces, call us at (253) 661-2500, we will be happy to talk with you. |
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Braces
In Federal Way Washington and the surrounding
Tukwila - Seattle - Kent - Renton WA areas.
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